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Man restrained by police at supermarket dies

Man restrained by police at supermarket dies

A man has died while being restrained by police following an altercation with a security guard at a supermarket, sparking a death-in-custody investigation.

Anti-corruption chief 'had a thing for pretty girls'

Anti-corruption chief 'had a thing for pretty girls'

Anti-corruption chief 'had a thing for pretty girls'

Anti-corruption chief 'had a thing for pretty girls'

An anti-corruption commissioner gave "special and/or unwelcome attention to female employees in the office", an investigation has found.

Plans to build prison work camp at farming college

Plans to build prison work camp at farming college

Plans to build prison work camp at farming college

Plans to build prison work camp at farming college

A territory government hopes to turn part of a university agricultural college into a prison farm work camp to help ease pressure on overcrowded jails.

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Political leader's partner mired in misused funds claim

Political leader's partner mired in misused funds claim

Claims that public funds have been misused in the running of a popular waterfront precinct centre on the husband of a territory's chief minister.

Roo-tooth headband among artefacts returned from US

Roo-tooth headband among artefacts returned from US

Eleven culturally significant objects are returning to Country after almost a century, ending a "long and emotional journey" to repatriate the artefacts.

Concerning rise triggers mandatory DV sentencing laws

Concerning rise triggers mandatory DV sentencing laws

New laws have restored mandatory sentencing for domestic violence order breaches, with a territory saying it ensures perpetrators face real consequences.

'Missed opportunity' as sacred sites legislation passes

'Missed opportunity' as sacred sites legislation passes

An authority which safeguards sacred sites has expressed disappointment over the passing of legislation it says it was not properly consulted on.

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How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller

How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller

How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller

How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was torn between pride and frustration following his side's Darwin near-miss against the improved Gold Coast.

'All gas, no brakes' as Miller and dad inspire Suns

'All gas, no brakes' as Miller and dad inspire Suns

'All gas, no brakes' as Miller and dad inspire Suns

'All gas, no brakes' as Miller and dad inspire Suns

A rousing pre-game address from Touk Miller's father has helped inspire Gold Coast to an enthralling eight-point defeat of Hawthorn in Darwin.

Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks

Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks

Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks

Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks

A Darwin encounter with Gold Coast has allowed Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell to reflect on the moment things turned for his much-improved AFL side.

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

The ongoing mass incarceration of youth offenders in a crime-ridden territory will only fuel repeat offending, the opposition says.

Hardwick's big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone

Hardwick's big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone

Hardwick's big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone

Hardwick's big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has paid his midfielder Touk Miller a unique compliment as the Suns mainstay prepares to play his 200th AFL game.

Anti-corruption chief quits role over workplace claims

Anti-corruption chief quits role over workplace claims

Anti-corruption chief quits role over workplace claims

Anti-corruption chief quits role over workplace claims

A finalised report into allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the office of a prominent anti-corruption commissioner has prompted his resignation.

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

More prison beds and a crackdown on parents who don't send their kids to school are among a territory government's big-ticket budget promises.

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AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.

D'Ambrosio eyes NT gear change with Hawks set to fly

AFL flag fancies Hawthorn are yet to fully hit their straps in a 7-2 start to the season and next face a significant challenge against Gold Coast in Darwin.

'Frustrating': Bulldogs coach laments costly turnovers

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was frustrated by his side's unforced errors in defence that led to crucial turnover points for Gold Coast in a 10-point AFL loss.

Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.

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Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak

Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit.

Bail failing: legal services warn against tighter laws

Restricting bail and increasing penalties do not work to reduce crime, legal experts say, as 'tough on crime' measures continue to sweep across Australia.

Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege

Police accuse a man of repeatedly throwing hot water and hitting three officers during a 14-hour siege after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a residence.

Men charged over major kava seizure in remote community

Two men have been charged after police seized more than 200kg of kava in a remote community as well as more than $15,000 cash in a property search.

'Needs to stop': fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws

Another bail crackdown has been triggered by a store owner's fatal stabbing in a crime-hit territory, but critics are calling for more to be done.

Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper’s death

Floral tributes have been placed outside a supermarket where a beloved store owner was stabbed to death after confronting a man allegedly shoplifting.

Urgent bail reform after store owner's fatal stabbing

Urgent bail reforms are set to be introduced after a teenager handed himself in to police following the fatal stabbing of a store owner.

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